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We read and hear a lot about the importance of relationships
in the field of education. It’s mentioned in numerous writings, trainings,
meetings and programs. Most educators agree that it is important.I would argue that it, in the end, is
the most important. Indeed, learning cannot be maximized or optimized without
great relationships. Secondly, students will only have a potentially transformational
experience if they connect with and truly enjoy working with their teachers.

(Photos Courtesy of Minarets High School and Buchanan High School) Here are some practical tips of how to approach enhancing
one’s relationships with any and all students: 1)Accessibility - make yourself available.Personally, I
was giving out my cell phone number since that technology emerged. I figured if
my students wanted to contact me, they should be able to.They usually don’t need to. But when
they did, it was almost always easy communication for me and important to them.Just because they have my cell …

I
recently had an epiphany. Ok, it’s a reminder, if you will, of what is truly
missing in education.If we really
want our schools, and ultimately the learning experiences for all students, to
be transformational, we have some basic, yet very foundational things that have
to be addressed. And
these foundational things have nothing to do with technology, standards,
assessments, or other things that we are heavily engaged in and working on
feverishly. I
was reminded of what needs to be done, for example, as I see many schools and
classrooms integrating technology.I realize that unless we address pedagogy, but
more importantly teacher mindset, technology won’t change or
enhance much of anything.And
again, I could say this for the rest of aforementioned items as well. So,
what are these basic, yet foundational items related to mindset that will help
us truly transform our classrooms for all students?Here you go: Relationships Are
The Most Important Aspect Of Teaching